2018 Fulcrum Awards

Raising Consciousness, Tipping the Balance

Southface launched the Fulcrum Awards to recognize excellence in the design, construction, planning and advocacy communities. The Fulcrum Awards honors groundbreaking work that is reimagining a resilient future.

The 2018 Fulcrum Awards honors the industry trailblazers who advance the Southface vision Statement: a regenerative economy, responsible resources use, social equity and a healthy built environment for all - the ultimate roadmap to an equitable, resilient and vibrant future.

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CRITERIA

Fulcrum Award applications are now closed for Greenprints 2018.

Submissions that demonstrate excellence in following categories will be recognized for their foundational contributions to a sustainable future:

Regenerative Economy:

Highlights leadership in developing market forces that cultivate natural and human resources rather than consume them

Improving access to education, food or other basic needs (e.g. neighborhood rehabilitation or community planning efforts)

JURY

A panel of noteworthy jurors will evaluate and select submissions based on the criteria and descriptions below. Each juror has demonstrated a deep commitment to the Southface vision statement as well as a strong capacity to understand holistic perspectives on sustainability. Jurors were chosen because of their depth of knowledge in their respective industries. They represent a multitude of sectors that are all vital to the accomplishment of the Southface vision.

BRIAN COURT Partner AIA

About Brian

Brian's involvement with numerous high profile and complex landmark design projects, and deft combination of both time-tested and innovative design strategies and emerging technologies, has earned Brian the reputation as an advocate for groundbreaking sustainable design.

SUSAN KIDD Director of Sustainability Agnes Scott College

About Susan

Susan Kidd became the Director of Sustainability at Agnes Scott College in 2008, returning to the college where she earned two degrees – a bachelor's degree in history and a Master's degree in teaching secondary English. She was named Executive Director of Agnes Scott’s new Center for Sustainability in 2015. All of the college’s sustainability initiatives, from energy efficiency and the Green Revolving Fund to a Zero Waste Plan and academic courses, are housed in the Center. In 2013 Kidd was named in the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s inaugural 50 “Sustainability Who’s Who” list.

ODETTA MACLEISH-WHITE Managing Director Transformation Alliance

About Odetta

Odetta MacLeish-White is the Managing Director of the TransFormation Alliance, a partnership of nonprofits, government agencies, and businesses working to ensure that opportunities and benefits provided by investment in transit communities are made available to ALL residents.

BETH PARSONS Program Manager Tennessee Valley Authority

About Beth

Beth Parsons' 22-year utility career has spanned all aspects of energy efficiency – from small commercial to ESCO, regional accounts to employee sustainability and youth education. Since 2012 she has been part of the team responsible for a competitively-bid, low-income energy efficiency program called Extreme Energy Makeovers (EEM).

ANTHONY RAVITZ Real Estate & Workplace Services Google

About Anthony

Anthony spearheads sustainability efforts in Google’s offices, promoting the healthiest and most productive workplace possible while reducing the company’s environmental footprint and operating costs. He works on design, construction, and operations with projects ranging from office renovations and lighting retrofits to the installation of Google’s solar photovoltaic system.

SHANE TOTTEN Director Research + Innovation

About Shane

Shane supports the research and incubation team in helping local and regional businesses achieve their sustainability goals. The team’s services include LEED administration and consulting, the Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge, EarthCraft Light Commercial, EarthCraft Sustainable Preservation and training events on commercial topics.

NIKKI WALKER Regional Technical Manager The Coca-Cola Company

About Nikki

Nikki has 15+ years of diverse leadership experience, including Bristol-Myers Squibb, the Coca-Cola Company and General Electric. Nikki is currently a Regional Technical Manager with The Coca-Cola Company, where she focuses on protecting the brand, consumers and surrounding environment.

KATHARINE WILKINSON Senior Writer Project Drawdown

About Katharine

Dr. Katharine Wilkinson is Senior Writer at Project Drawdown, where she collaborated with Paul Hawken on the New York Times best-seller Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming.